Saturday, March 10, 2012

Those March Days

Charles Dickens perfectly described our weather when he wrote,"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” There have been times when I've forgotten that it's early spring and on chilly mornings like today, I'm reminded of it. But I'm not the only one enjoying the warming temperatures. I've seen the turtles sunning themselves on a log, and a snake (!!!) on its way somewhere that I hope is far away.

Lucas is doing really well and it goes without saying that I'm glad that the surgeries are behind him. As you may (or may not) know, a dog has 42 teeth. People have 32 which includes the wisdom teeth. Lucas has had 38 removed. It's overwhelming, at least for me, to think about that number. But it had to be done, and I'm thankful that he has been able to have the treatment that he needed. You may recall that Lucas's surgeries were not inexpensive and the total cost has been around $5000. I was told this week that all of his dental work has been paid for from a special fund-raiser that the rescue held for him and other dogs have expensive medical needs.

This weekend you'll find me basking in the warmth of the spring sun, and in the reminder of the kindness and generosity of people who have helped to make a difference for Lucas. ~Enjoy your Saturday!!~

44 comments:

Wonderful photos of the turtles and your cute dogs. Your handsome Lucas reminds me of my Goldie Girl. I am happy to hear he is doing well. Your Charlie is a cutie too. I am happy I came across your blog, great photos. Have a wonderful weekend.

How fortunate we (the dogs really) are that there are generous people in this world who can make surgeries like this possible. Sweet Lucas. Starting tomorrow we are supposed to be in the 60s and high 50s all week long. Yipeeeeee.

So glad Lucas had his surgery and is definitely behind him. Most importantly he is doing fine and also it was paid for by generous donors.Enjoy your cold, warm, summer, spring, winter days. which ever it may be. We have had weird weather here in Florida as well. TFS. ANA

oh joyous news!i kept going back yesterday... and now this morning a beautiful picture of that little lopsided grin and the best of news... that's it's over and that it was sucessful and covered. and pictures of your charlie with his one brown eye and one blue eye are always a special treat! now we will just await good news on the day care search for puppy todd. you, dear heart, deserve some coconut ice cream! love and hugs and a happy weekend,tammy j

Good for Luca-no more pain!My parents had a rescue Golden. Her name was Lucy and when she was wandering the streets looking for food, she ate rocks! Destroyed her teeth and she also had to have a surgery to remove all the rocks from her stomach! My parents adopted her was 3 and she lived to be 15. A very happy life she had with them :)Have a fab weekend!xo, misha

You write the most beautiful posts with such amazing photos! That's a lotta teefies to be extracted - bravo to the fundraisers who made the surgery pawsible - doggeh hugs to them. But you, Kim, take the pupcake in caring for these wonderful puppers. Hope the weather warms up more "in the shade"!xoxoxoSammie and Avalon

Horray for Diamond Luc and his successful surgeries. Also to the rescue organization who has stepped up to do such a wonderful thing. And last but not least to Golden Pines; the guardian angles of so many senior Goldens.

Glad Lucas is doing OK..guess CC won't have to worry about Lucas biting her when he does his stalking of her..Its the same here.. stay in the sun and you're fine.. just a little cool in the shade.. but this week its suppose to get in the upper 70s..I'm not sure those are turtles in your pic.. they're terrapins.. LOL

Way to go, Lucas! Now for some well-deserved pain-free days ahead for you!Look at all those turtles! We don't see those critters very much up here in Nova Scotia. What a sight to see, Kim.I think Sophie and Charlie would know what to do if they saw eachother.....do the doodle dance!

Yeaaa Lucas is better and all taken care of!We love the turtles and snake sunbathing! We hardly ever see a turtle- hardly ever!Lucas and Charlie are sooo adorable!Look at thos loving eyes!And yes, thanks to the donors who paid for Lucas's bill! Awsome!lovetweedles

What great pictures! I love the one of the turtles basking in the sun. You must be so glad Lucas surgery is behind him now. Nice to hear people can be so generous and he got the help needed. Lucas and Charlie are sweethearts! Enjoy the weekend!

Kim,Oh those turtles are just beautiful. I wish I was there to see them first hand.So glad Lucas is doing well after his surgery poor fellow doesn't have many teeth left and I'm sure his gums must be sore.Give him a hug for me.Hope you have a wonderful weekend with the crew.

Yay for Lucas...maybe he could get some dental implants?!?!? glad he is done with the surgeries and can get to healing. Love all the turtles, still a little too cool here as I haven't seen any of our out sunning on the pond banks yet. Have a great week Kim...

That's good news for Lucas. The Turtles are great ! It's been just like that here - sunny & hot but in the shade really chilly. Didn't stop hubby wearing shorts for the first time this year. Lots of people were. Joe remarked that it was still winter but it was so hot yesterday !

It's wonderful to think of all those people giving money to help pay for Lucas' surgeries. They'll make such a difference to him. What a sweetie.

Charlie looks as happy and handsome as ever.

You (and Charles) could be more right about March. It's true here too but we don't have turtles (ever) or snakes (yet). For us, March through May involves huge snowstorms that melt within 48 hours. We got 5' of snow in May alone last year!

A Little About Me...

In 2007 my dream of living in the country and sharing it with senior Golden Retrievers came true when we moved to a small town in Northern Virginia into a home that would become 'Golden Pines.' Our lives are now filled with more rescued Golden Retrievers than I'll admit to, a Wheaten Terrier, a lively little Scottie, a black lab and a very tolerant cat. This blog chronicles snippets of a life in the country that has truly 'gone to the dogs!'